Proverbs 16:20
He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. 2 Whoever trusts in Adonai is blessed. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
In Context
19It is better to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, 2 than to divide the plunder with the proud. 1
21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. 2 Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction. 1
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the breath mind Spirit of God?” (3)
Psalms 2:12+ 2:12 a MP: “Kiss the Son” shows God has a Son deserving honor. (Matt 17:5; John 3:36) Kiss the Son, + 2:12 Alternative Phrasing: Give sincere homage to the Son + 2:12 (+6-7) MP: Combined verses (Ps 2:6-7 with 2:12), this Son is the King whom God installs in Zion and who has a special unique relationship to God. His wrath is not something to be desired. (See also Prov 30:4c). (John 3:36, 5:43 (context 5:14-47)) lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, 2 for his wrath will soon be kindled. 2 Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
Psalms 125:1Those who trust in Adonai are as Mount Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], 2 which can’t be moved, but remains forever. 1
Proverbs 8:35For whoever finds me, finds life, 2 and will obtain favor from Adonai. 1
Proverbs 13:15Good understanding wins chen ·grace·; 2 but the way of the unfaithful is hard. 1
Proverbs 19:8He who gets wisdom 'ahav ·affectionately loves· his own soul. 2 He who keeps understanding shall find good. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 16:20
19 Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. This is a paradox which the children of this world cannot understand and will not subscribe to, that it is better to be poor and humble than to be rich and proud. 1. Those that divide the spoil are commonly proud; they value themselves and despise others, and their mind rises with their condition; those therefore that are rich in this world have need to be charged that they be not high-minded, 1 Tim. vi. 17 . Those… Read the whole commentary →